January 02, 2007

How I spent My New Year's Eve

It was going to be such a nice New Year's Eve. We had reservations at Biba, my favorite Sacramento restaurant. Then, Saturday it went all horribly pear shaped. I was waylaid by SOMETHING that ruined everything. Instead, I spent New Year's Eve huddled on the recliner, in between those moments when I had to rush to the bathroom....... (Well, let's not go there.) I discovered several things:

1. A good sports drink will keep you from dying of dehydration.

2. Sometimes just hearing about food can make your stomach lurch so drastically, it leads to a mad dash to the loo.

3. Watching the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation marathon on TV, as you drift in and out of consciousness, is rather soothing. Clearly, those people on the show died of much worse things than stomach flu. (And could Gil lighten up a little?)

On New Year's Day, I ate two bananas, my first food in 48 hours. Meanwhile, Bob ate as God intended---nachos, popcorn, and a very special sandwich (more about that tomorrow).

Tanna, you read that just after I posted it!! So, you're up late too!!! Yes, I'm feeling better. Amazing how these things hit so fast and then leave rather quickly. Ah well, life always has a custard pie to throw in your face!

Oh Sher, sorry you were ill. That's so sad. And missing Biba -- I've never been there, but I love her cookbooks and I'm sure the place is wonderful. Well -- I watched several episodes of Law & Order, myself, on New Year's Eve -- and I didn't have any excuse!

That IS too bad, you don't think it was food poisoning, do you? Came on fast and left fast....always leaves me wondering.

I spent 1 1/2 hours in Urgent Care on Christmas Eve morning to try and treat some strange and thoroughly draining respiratory thing that was hanging on. Antibiotics did nothing so I'm thinking it was viral. I coughed myself dizzy on several occasions, afraid I would break a rib. NOT fun. Holidays sure aren't good times to be sick, but then again, it never is convenient.

Thank you! We are planning on going back to Biba later and having that meal. By the way--I think I saw some of those Law & Order episodes on New Year's Eve too!!! :)

Ann,

Thank you! Well, my husband has just come down with it. He rarely gets sick and is now flat on his back in misery.

Happy New Year to you too!

Kate,

Thank you! It's SOMETHING! My husband is now very sick too. So, I'm suspecting that it's a nasty bug--or food poisoning. I'm sorry you had that respiratory thingy. It's no fun to cough that much, it literally does feel like you broke a rib or pulled a muscle. I have a similar ache right now from throwing up so much the last few days. Ugh! But, we are going to be much healthier, right?

Anne,

Thank you! Those nachos were probably delicious, but they made me feel nauseous just looking at them. It's always strange when I feel that way about nachos! :):) It could be a sign of the Apocalypse.

Jeff,

Thank you! Excellent choices for a hangover!!!! :):) Did you have to resort to that this holiday?

Barbara,

Thank you! Oh Barbara, the two of you at the same time! That's tough. I know how he felt with the dehydration. It's very bad. I hope you are both feeling better and we never have this again!

Bea,

Thank you! I've turned the corner (knock on wood), so I think it's going to be much better. Fingers crossed.

Kirk,

Thank you! I will make up for lost time, eventually! :):) Still have to be cautious.

special saaandwich?<--said witha homer simpson voice. how exciting! isn't gil just so intense? those science types, i sware. i hope your feeling better, thats just not fair!!! happy new year to everyone over there, isn't there something about a sandwich?

Sorry to hear you were feeling sick. Yuck! Everyone around us are dropping like flies with some sort of bug. LOL I do like the 'starting out the new year losing weight comment' LOL priceless is right. Feel better soon.

Biba's! My favorite place to eat in Sacramento. I used to live at 28t & P and we'd walk up to Cafe Bernardo for a latte, then stroll over to Biba's for a late lunch and finally end up at Paragary's for mushroom salad.